OBITUARIES

Aug 3, 2015

Kenneth W. Worthey, 65, of Grayslake passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 with his family by his side. Ken was born on January 20, 1950 in Newton, Illinois, to Frank and Rosemary Worthey (nee Erwin). Ken was a proud Vietnam War veteran, having served two combat tours, the second of which was with the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment...

Jul 28, 2015

Ronald B. Gorrill Sr., 80, a 47 year resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away July 28, 2015. He was born June 5, 1935 in Cicero, IL to Frank and Amelia Gorrill. Ronald attended the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL. He worked for the Waukegan News Sun for 39 years, was an active member of Waukegan Deaf...

Jul 23, 2015

Carol S. Tasker, 78, a resident of Waukegan, IL, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Vista East in Waukegan. She was born November 1, 1936 in Waukegan, Il to Murl and Eva Wolfe. Carol is survived by her children Michael (Monica) Tasker, Tracy (David) Williams, and Todd Tasker, her grandchildren Katie (Danny) Tasker, Will, Mitch (Jess Wyman), Samantha,...

Jul 23, 2015

Norman A. Hill of Grayslake went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2015. He was 86 years old. He passed away while on hospice in Highland Park hospital after a long and courageous battle for years with Lewy Body Dementia and acute COPD. He was born on June 8, 1929 to the late Arthur and the...

Jul 22, 2015

James A. Fitzgerald, age 93, of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at his home. He was born November 21, 1921 in Chicago. All arrangements are private and were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, Il 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Jul 18, 2015

Truman Rae Davis Born: August 27, 1939 Died: July 18, 2015

Truman Rae Davis 75 years old of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away unexpectantly at his home on July 18, 2015. Truman joined the United States Airforce in 1956 and served four years as a Sr. Lineman. He was born in Kincaid, Illinois the son of...

Jul 10, 2015

Catherine C. Dressler, 86, of Round Lake Heights, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL. She was born September 30, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Otto and Marie Lehr. Catherine (Kay) and her late husband, Richard John Dressler Sr. were early residents of Indian Hill Homeowners Association, now known as Round...

Jul 9, 2015

Sharon Johnson, age 84, of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. She was born Jan. 18, 1931 in Libertyville to Michael and Pearl (nee Hough) Fowler, but was raised by her dear grandmother, Lenora Hough. Sharon attended Libertyville schools, later marrying the love of her life, Gordon R. Johnson. They were...

Jul 5, 2015

Betty Jane Huber, 86, was called home while she slept on the evening of July 5th a blessing for her and a time of grief for us. She was born March 12th 1929 in Dola, Ohio, the middle child of a family of 8 children. Betty was married on December 25th 1947 to Richard Huber in Arlington, Ohio and...

Jul 4, 2015

Bernard "Bernie" S. Tacito, age 62, of Golden, CO, passed away at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, IL, on Saturday, July 4, 2015. He was born May 4, 1953 in Oak Park, IL to Salvatore and Angelina (Lentini) Tacito.

Bernie was the son of a barber but you would never know it. When he was young he...

Jul 3, 2015

Viresh Bijawat, 49, a resident of Hawthorn Woods, IL passed away Friday July 3, 2015 at his home. He was born April 18, 1966 in India to Mahesh and Radha Bijawat. Viresh is survived by his wife Amita Bijawat and their children. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday July 8, 2015 from 10am until 12pm with a funeral service...

Jul 3, 2015

Edward R. Suris, 57, a lifelong resident of Grayslake, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2015, at his home. He was born February 15, 1958 in Waukegan, IL to Rodolfo and Eladia Suris. Edward had a passion for music, playing with his brother in their band, Eclipse. He was a veteran having served with the US Navy and owned...

Jul 2, 2015

Shawn R. Tokarz, 47, of Lake Villa  passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015. Shawn loved to fish, garden and especially loved helping others through his garage. He also loved riding motorcycles. He was born on February 13, 1968 in Chicago to Richard and Karen (Wood) Tokarz. Shawn is survived by Anne, the love of his life for 25 years....

Jul 1, 2015

Verlee Ann Jones (nee Miller) , 78, of Grayslake IL, passed away unexpectantly July 1st, 2015, of a sudden stroke at Advocate Condell hospital in Libertyville, Il. She was born in Moline, IL, on April 20th, 1937, to Lillis and Orville "Lefty" Miller. She was a 1955 graduate of Reynolds High School in her hometown of Reynolds, IL. She...

Jun 30, 2015

Robert W. Corbett, 21, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away June 30, 2015. He was born July 20, 1993 in Macomb, IL to Robert and Mary Ellen Corbett. Robert was a Junior at Western Illinois University in Macomb, where he was a member of the National Honors Society. He was a lifeguard at the YMCA in Lindenhurst,...

Jun 28, 2015

Elsie M. Schroeder, 69, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Sunday June 28, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Edward Schroeder, survived by her mother Agnes Poehler, her daughters Kathy and Susan (Brian) Bako, her granddaughter Emma Bako, her sister Patricia (Jack) Fosdick, and her brother Tom Poehler. She was preceded in death by her father Walter Poehler....

Jun 27, 2015

Steven E. Dulak, 46, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Chicago. He was born August 14, 1968 in Park Ridge, IL to Stanley and Florence Dulak. Steve loved the Cubs and the Blackhawks, but his greatest passion was his love of all animals. He worked for Petco for over 10 years, most recently...

Jun 26, 2015

Robert H. Ziemann, 94, of Grayslake, passed away on June 26, 2015 in Libertyville at the Manor Care Rehab Facility. Bob was born on July 23, 1920 in Chicago,  to John and Lucille Ziemann (nee: Dominick). Bob was an avid Cubs fan, golfer, fisherman, member of Knights of Columbus and World War II verteran.  He was a snow bird,...

Jun 21, 2015

Aaron D. Carl, 56, a resident of Round Lake, passed away June 21, 2015 at his home. He was born June 28, 1958 in Chicago, IL to Julian and Zoe Goodman and was raised by his other father Sam Carl. Aaron was a lifelong hockey fan. Aaron is survived by his children Chloe and Alexander Carl, his father Sam(Joan)...

Jun 19, 2015

Juanita Tierney, 83, a resident of Wildwood, IL passed away June 19, 2015 at her home. She was born May 6, 1932 in West Frankfort, IL to Eugene and Ethel Eberhardt. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband John F. Tierney, her daughter Mary Steffen, and her infant son Michael. She lived a life of service as a...